(NPR) Fatal N.J. Shooting By 'Anti-Feminist' Raises Questions About Protection Of Judges

Fatal N.J. Shooting By 'Anti-Feminist' Raises Questions About Protection Of Judges

Crime scene tape surrounds the home of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas on Monday in North Brunswick, N.J. A gunman posing as a delivery person shot and killed Salas' 20-year-old son and wounded her husband on Sunday evening at their home before fleeing, according to officials.



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Fatal N.J. Shooting By 'Anti-Feminist' Raises Questions About Protection Of Judges

Attacks like the one that left Judge Esther Salas' son dead are rare, but a report shows "threats and inappropriate comments" against federal court workers increased four-fold since 2015.